Raines Music

…considerable talent and imagination…the orchestration is rich and imaginative…there is a life-force behind his music which involves the listener and keeps the material fresh…
– Flute World / Music Web

…the music is never monotonous or wearying; the varying moods are sweetly poetical…[he gives] this ensemble of equal instruments [flutes] a veritable orchestral or even choral heft…– classiqueinfo-disque.com

…spinning polyphonic lines...lift the music off into the air…tart and jazzy... expertly scored…[his music] really grows on you...– Allmusic.com

The Return of Odysseus: “The balletic nature of the music is everywhere apparent, sometimes intriguingly so (the shady nature of the “Dance of the suitors,” for example). The music for “The Cyclops” is graphically ominous in its snaking melodic contours and generally low pitch, while the ethereal “Song of the Sirens,” generally high and seductive, acts as good contrast”… Echoes of Sarah: “It is touching in its evident sense of yearning. Solo lines evoke the loneliness of the shakuhachi. The performance is disciplined and strong… – Fanfare Magazine

…[his music has] the power to move the listener emotionally…dramatic and evocative…we will be hearing much from Robert Raines in the future.
– Atlanta Audio Society

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Robert is a featured composer on the web podcast "No Extra Notes":

No Extra Notes is a new podcast featuring interviews and music from up-and-coming composers.

» Robert's interview/podcast:
The link for the audio file: http://noextranotes.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/robertraines.mp3
The link for Robert's post: http://noextranotes.wordpress.com/2009/09/27/robert-raines/
The link for the overall "No Extra Notes" website: http://noextranotes.wordpress.com/

Robert is currently working on several commissions:

» Nearing completion is a composition for 12 flutes and percussion commissioned by the Brannen-Cooper Fund and the Florida State University Graduate Flute Ensemble. The piece is scheduled to premiere in the Fall of 2009.

» Also “under construction” are two new works commissioned by the English ensemble rarescale. One piece is for electronics and quarter-tone alto flute, the second for guitar and alto/bass flute.

» A new piece for orchestra tentatively entitled “Music from Black Castle Mountain” is also underway. This is a large scale work for full orchestra and is planned for a premiere performance and recording in the spring of 2010. This piece is made possible by the generosity of Roger Black.

» Listen to Robert’s Music

Robert Raines’ new, critically acclaimed CD, “The Return of Ulysseus” Which includes “Echoes of Sarah” for nine flutes, “Menage” for flute, bass clarinet and piano, and the Complete Ballet “The Return of Odysseus” performed by the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, is available online including at:
www.Amazon.com
www.Cdbaby.com
www.MSRCD.com
www.fallshousepress.com
www.CDUniverse.com
www.arkivmusic.com
www.musicweb-international.com
http://payplay.fm/robertraines
http://new.us.music.yahoo.com/robert-raines